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A diagnostic category has _______________ when the signs and symptoms chosen as its criteria are consistently associated with each other, and are different from those for other categories.
 
  a. Concurrent reliability
  b. Inter-rater reliability
 c. Familial aggregation
 d. Construct validity

Question 2

In a mental status exam, a psychologist may assess all of the following EXCEPT
 
  a. Appearance and behavior
  b. Thought process
 c. Speech content
 d. IQ

Question 3

As part of a psychological assessment, a mental status exam is used to find out how a person thinks, feels, and behaves; its primary purpose, however, is to determine
 
  a. if a psychological disorder might be present.
 b. what type of treatment should be used.
 c. which medication would be most effective.
 d. whether the individual also has a medical condition.

Question 4

In trying to understand and help an individual with a psychological problem, a psychologist will obtain detailed information about the person's life as part of a
 
  a. physical exam.
 b. clinical interview.
 c. mental status exam.
  d. brain scan.
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